A Word From Your Farmer

A Word From Your Farmer

Teresa Kurtak, Owner/Operator/Mother Extraordinaire I was just trying to pick a couple of photos for this newsletter and realized I haven’t downloaded any photos from my camera since late December last year.  Since my last photo download so much has happened in...
In The Field – Week 3

In The Field – Week 3

We harvested our first raspberries off the canes this last week! We are seeing berries earlier than last season because this is their second year in the ground. Once we have enough we’ll be sure to start getting them in the CSA shares! You can look forward to...
In The Field – Week 2

In The Field – Week 2

I don’t have much time to update you with farm happenings what with the start of the CSA and all the work that entails now but I can say that our winter squash got planted this week! Unfortunately it was 3-4 weeks late so lets all cross our fingers that...
In The Field – Week 1

In The Field – Week 1

We are in the throws of the season now that the rains have eased up. However, because of the rains we are 3 weeks behind schedule. This puts a lot of pressure on the tractor team as they are the first step in the intricately choreographed dance of farming. They are...
Winter CSA – Last Day

Winter CSA – Last Day

I want to start off by thanking everyone for being a part of our first ever winter CSA here at Fifth Crow and the continued support you’ve given to Fifth Crow. We are so glad you joined us this season as we experimented with offering a winter CSA. Of course we...
Winter CSA – Week 13

Winter CSA – Week 13

The coast is a-buzz with the sounds of tractors and Fifth Crow is no exception. Sam, our new tractor assistant, started this week. The soil has dried out enough to get out there and do some much needed tractor work (until these new rains appeared). He, Darin, Mike,...